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Childery

Dawn Maddox

SUITLAND ROAD, SUITLAND, MD 20746Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Maryland's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Maryland caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:3, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

State Quality Rating
Maryland EXCELS Level 1 (Max 5) Learn more →
Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Family Child Care Home
Age groups served
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
Not Available
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

1 Inspection Visit Since 2024 · 8 Findings
Most recent: Feb 25, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
8 Important

Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (6) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 8 findings were critical.

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  1. Feb 7, 20248 Findings8 Important
    • LS Observed That Number of Children Present Exceeds the Child Capacity Number13A.15.04.03A

      LS observed that number of children present exceeds the child capacity number. The provider is licensed for 8 children and is over capacity by 3 children. Corrected on site. Three children were sent home.

    • LS Observed That the Number of Children Present Exceeds the Child Capacity Number13A.15.04.03A

      LS observed that the number of children present exceeds the child capacity number. The provider is licensed for 8 children and is over capacity by 3 children. Corrected on site. Three children were sent home.

    • LS Did Not Observe an Additional Adult Present13A.15.04.03C

      LS did not observe an additional adult present. Additional adult is needed when three or more children under the age of 2 years old are in care. Corrected on site. One child under 2 years old was sent home.

    • LS Did Not Observe an Additional Adult Present13A.15.04.03C

      LS did not observe an additional adult present. Corrected on site. An Additional adult is needed when three or more children under the age of 2 years old are in care. One child under 2 years old was sent home.

    • LS Did Not Observe Sufficient Staff to Ensure the Safety and Security of Each Child. Corrected on Site.13A.15.07.07A
    • LS Did Not Observe Sufficient Staff to Ensure the Safety and Security of Each Child. Corrected on Site.13A.15.07.07A
    • LS Observed That the Provider Has Not Met Regulatory Requirements Pertaining to the Additional Adult. Corrected on Site.13A.15.08.01A
    • LS Observed That the Provider Has Not Met Regulatory Requirements Pertaining to the Additional Adult. Corrected on Site.13A.15.08.01A

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